The best luxury hotels in LA for private balconies, high-end spas and A-lister favourites

Given that it’s home to more celebrities per square mile than any other city on Earth, it’s no surprise that Los Angeles does luxury well. Whether you’re keen to soak up some old-school Hollywood glamour or just want to chill out and let your troubles drift away at an exclusive Malibu hideaway, there are a wide and varied selection of high-end hotels and resorts scattered around the city ready to make you feel like an A-lister even if your name isn’t likely to ever appear on the Walk of Fame.

Many of the city’s best hotels are clustered around Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, but if you’re hoping for Pacific views then there are also excellent options in Malibu and Santa Monica. You’d also be remiss to overlook Pasadena, a gorgeously landscaped and historic neighborhood with a landmark hotel to match. Here’s our pick of the most luxurious places to stay in Los Angeles in 2025.

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